The True Story of Ah Q
1981, Chinese. Directed by Cen Fan.
Based on the 1921 novella of the same name by one of China's most well-known modern writers, Lu Xun (Lu Hsun), the True Story of Ah Q is set during the 1911 revolution. Ah Q is a lowly peasant who wants to rise above his class, or at least get out of his grinding poverty. At first he thinks the way to do it is by marrying into a better station in life; later, he joins the revolution as he feels that is the only way he and others like him can transcend poverty. In this film version of Lu Xun's story, the character of Ah Q might benefit from a more rounded humanity to make him appealing to those not familiar with the harsh environment in China before the 1911 revolution.
- Runtime
- 2h 5m
- Post-credits
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- Language
- Chinese
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- Released
- 4 June 1981
- Original title
- 阿Ｑ正传
- Country
- China
- Written by
- Chen Baichen
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What The True Story of Ah Q is based on
The True Story of Ah Q is based on The True Story of Ah Q (1921) by Lu Xun.
1921
The True Story of Ah Q
By Lu Xun
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The True Story of Ah Q runs 125 minutes (2h 5m).
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The True Story of Ah Q isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 4 June 1981. (Checked 14 November 2026.)
What movies are like The True Story of Ah Q?
If you liked The True Story of Ah Q, try The Lords of Discipline, Eleanor the Great, Disgrace.
Who directed The True Story of Ah Q?
The True Story of Ah Q (1981) was directed by Cen Fan and stars Yan Shunkai, Li Wei, Yikang Jin.
What is The True Story of Ah Q based on?
The True Story of Ah Q is based on The True Story of Ah Q (1921) by Lu Xun.